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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.10, 1,162.10 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.10, 1,162.10 and 510.44 is: 704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.10 : 1,162.10 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.10/1,162.10 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.10x = 1,162.10 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.10x = 593,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,182.32/842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.41

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